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Results 1
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Premier Foods PLC
Half-year Results
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**Summary of Premier Foods PLC Half-Year Results (13 November 2025)**
**Financial Performance Highlights (H1 FY25/26):**
**Revenue Growth** Headline revenue increased by 0.7% to £502.5 million, with branded revenue up 1.9% to £453.0 million.
**Trading Profit** Rose slightly by 0.4% to £70.5 million, despite a full-year impact of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy.
**Adjusted Profit Before Tax** Increased by 2.2% to £62.4 million.
**Net Debt** Reduced by £14.2 million to £207.1 million, with a leverage ratio of 1.0x (Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA).
**Statutory Profit Before Tax** Grew by 18.5% to £63.4 million, driven by higher operating profit and lower finance costs.
**Strategic Progress**
**Branded Revenue Growth** UK branded revenue grew by 2.0% in H1, with a 3.0% increase in Q2, led by strong performance in Sweet Treats (+7.4%) and improved Grocery results.
**Innovation Success** Notable launches like Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes, Cadbury Caramel Mini Rolls, and Bisto Peri-Peri gravy drove growth.
**New Categories** Revenue increased by 41%, with launches like FUEL10K Yogurt & Granola pots.
**International Expansion** Australia in-market sales grew by 17%, and the USA saw promising responses to new product launches.
**Acquisitions** Acquired Merchant Gourmet, a premium healthy meals brand, for £46.1 million, expected to drive growth through the Branded Growth Model.
**Operational and Financial Updates**
**Capital Investment** £23.3 million invested in H1, with full-year guidance of £55 million to enhance efficiency and support growth.
**Pensions** Surplus in pension schemes decreased to £572.4 million due to remeasurement losses on plan assets.
**Dividends** Paid £24.2 million in dividends, reflecting a progressive dividend policy.
**Outlook**
Expects branded revenue growth to accelerate in H2, supported by new product launches and increased marketing investment.
On track to meet full-year trading profit expectations, with adjusted profit before tax slightly higher due to lower interest costs.
Focus on leveraging the Branded Growth Model, cost efficiency programs, and inorganic opportunities for medium-term growth.
**ESG Initiatives**
10% revenue growth in non-HFSS (high fat, salt, sugar) products.
Completed a solar farm at the Carlton site, providing up to 70% of its power needs.
Implemented a heat recovery system at the Lifton site to recycle waste heat.
**Leadership Comments**
CEO Alex Whitehouse highlighted strong progress across strategic pillars, particularly in innovation and international markets, and emphasized the integration of Merchant Gourmet to drive further growth.
**Conclusion**
Premier Foods demonstrated resilience and strategic momentum in H1 FY25/26, with modest revenue and profit growth, successful innovation, and strategic acquisitions. The company remains confident in its ability to deliver full-year targets and sustain long-term growth through its five-pillar strategy.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for Premier Foods plc:
MetricFY25/26 H1FY24/25 H1Change
Headline Revenue (£m)502.5498.70.7%
Headline Branded Revenue (£m)453.0444.71.9%
Trading Profit (£m)70.570.20.4%
Adjusted Profit Before Taxation (£m)62.461.02.2%
Net Debt (£m)207.1221.3£14.2m lower
Revenue (Statutory, £m)502.1501.00.2%
Operating Profit (£m)73.265.411.9%
Profit Before Taxation (£m)63.453.518.5%
Profit After Taxation (£m)46.839.518.5%
**Key Observations:** * **Revenue Growth:** Headline revenue grew by 0.7%, while statutory revenue grew by 0.2%. Branded revenue growth was stronger at 1.9%. * **Profitability Improvement:** Trading profit, adjusted profit before taxation, operating profit, and profit before taxation all showed improvements year-on-year. * **Debt Reduction:** Net debt decreased by £14.2 million, indicating a focus on debt reduction. This table provides a concise comparison of key financial metrics and debt levels for Premier Foods plc between the two half-year periods.
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Premier Foods PLC
Half-year Results
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**Summary of Premier Foods PLC Half-Year Results (13 November 2025)**
**Financial Performance Highlights (H1 FY25/26):**
**Revenue Growth** Headline revenue increased by 0.7% to £502.5 million, with branded revenue up 1.9% to £453.0 million.
**Trading Profit** Rose slightly by 0.4% to £70.5 million, despite a full-year impact of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy.
**Adjusted Profit Before Tax** Increased by 2.2% to £62.4 million.
**Net Debt** Reduced by £14.2 million to £207.1 million, with a leverage ratio of 1.0x (Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA).
**Statutory Profit Before Tax** Grew by 18.5% to £63.4 million, driven by higher operating profit and lower finance costs.
**Strategic Progress**
**Branded Revenue Growth** UK branded revenue grew by 2.0% in H1, with a 3.0% increase in Q2, led by strong performance in Sweet Treats (+7.4%) and improved Grocery results.
**Innovation Success** Notable launches like Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes, Cadbury Caramel Mini Rolls, and Bisto Peri-Peri gravy drove growth.
**New Categories** Revenue increased by 41%, with launches like FUEL10K Yogurt & Granola pots.
**International Expansion** Australia in-market sales grew by 17%, and the USA saw promising responses to new product launches.
**Acquisitions** Acquired Merchant Gourmet, a premium healthy meals brand, for £46.1 million, expected to drive growth through the Branded Growth Model.
**Operational and Financial Updates**
**Capital Investment** £23.3 million invested in H1, with full-year guidance of £55 million to enhance efficiency and support growth.
**Pensions** Surplus in pension schemes decreased to £572.4 million due to remeasurement losses on plan assets.
**Dividends** Paid £24.2 million in dividends, reflecting a progressive dividend policy.
**Outlook**
Expects branded revenue growth to accelerate in H2, supported by new product launches and increased marketing investment.
On track to meet full-year trading profit expectations, with adjusted profit before tax slightly higher due to lower interest costs.
Focus on leveraging the Branded Growth Model, cost efficiency programs, and inorganic opportunities for medium-term growth.
**ESG Initiatives**
10% revenue growth in non-HFSS (high fat, salt, sugar) products.
Completed a solar farm at the Carlton site, providing up to 70% of its power needs.
Implemented a heat recovery system at the Lifton site to recycle waste heat.
**Leadership Comments**
CEO Alex Whitehouse highlighted strong progress across strategic pillars, particularly in innovation and international markets, and emphasized the integration of Merchant Gourmet to drive further growth.
**Conclusion**
Premier Foods demonstrated resilience and strategic momentum in H1 FY25/26, with modest revenue and profit growth, successful innovation, and strategic acquisitions. The company remains confident in its ability to deliver full-year targets and sustain long-term growth through its five-pillar strategy.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for Premier Foods plc:
MetricFY25/26 H1FY24/25 H1Change
Headline Revenue (£m)502.5498.70.7%
Headline Branded Revenue (£m)453.0444.71.9%
Trading Profit (£m)70.570.20.4%
Adjusted Profit Before Taxation (£m)62.461.02.2%
Net Debt (£m)207.1221.3£14.2m lower
Revenue (Statutory, £m)502.1501.00.2%
Operating Profit (£m)73.265.411.9%
Profit Before Taxation (£m)63.453.518.5%
Profit After Taxation (£m)46.839.518.5%
**Key Observations:** * **Revenue Growth:** Headline revenue grew by 0.7%, while statutory revenue grew by 0.2%. Branded revenue growth was stronger at 1.9%. * **Profitability Improvement:** Trading profit, adjusted profit before taxation, operating profit, and profit before taxation all showed improvements year-on-year. * **Debt Reduction:** Net debt decreased by £14.2 million, indicating a focus on debt reduction. This table provides a concise comparison of key financial metrics and debt levels for Premier Foods plc between the two half-year periods.

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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Float Liquidity
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
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Market Cap
1.7B
Enterprise Value
1.3B
Public Float
72.5
Broker Target
246.429
Shares Out
861.7M
Long Interest
0
Short Interest
0
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00B7N0K053
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Food Producers
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
Signal: Pending
Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.03
Ex Divi
2026-06-25
Earnings Date
2026-05-14
Net Debt
97.1M
Cash
242.1M
EPS
0.15
Net Income
136.6M
Revenue
1.2B
Enterprise Value
1.3B
Trailing PE
13.3133
Forward PE
12.837
Price Sales TTM
1.4675
Price Book MRQ
1.2203
EV Revenue
1.5464
EV EBITDA
7.1513
Financial Forecastist

Improving financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +168.8% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is expanding by 5.5 pts. Net debt is coming down +56.1%.

Revenue +168.8% Net Income +354.7% FCF +759.1% Current Ratio 0.75x Forward Rev 0
Improving
Quarter Revenue
673.4M
+168.8%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+13.3%
+5.5 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
132.3M
+759.1%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
0.6x
-56.1%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 673.4M with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 89.8M and the margin profile is broadening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 242.1M while net debt is 97.1M. The leverage stack is cleaning up.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q4 2023
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q2 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q3 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q4 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2027
Consensus
1.2B
Revenue Path
0.16
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.0%
FY 2028
Consensus
1.3B
Revenue Path
0.17
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q1 2026 673.4M 89.8M 132.3M 97.1M
Q3 2025 502.1M 46.8M 13.1M 207.1M
Q1 2025 324.0M 42.7M 46.9M 143.6M
Q4 2024 324.0M 42.7M 46.9M 143.6M
Q3 2024 250.5M 19.8M 15.4M 221.3M
Q2 2024 250.5M 19.8M 15.4M 221.3M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2026 1.2B 136.6M 248.3M 145.4M
FY 2025 1.1B 124.9M 232.1M 116.7M
FY 2024 1.1B 112.5M 225.3M 88.9M
FY 2023 1.0B 91.6M 177.7M 67.2M
FY 2022 900.5M 77.5M 169.7M 66.9M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Yield Compounder profile with trend mixed

Price is 65.3% through the 52-week range, +3.0% vs 50DMA and +6.4% vs 200DMA. 74.2% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 25.8% free float. Capital rhythm reads annual with forward yield near 1.4% and payout around 18.2%.

Trend mixed Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Yield Compounder
Structure Score
71.3 / 100
Yield Compounder
Trend Stack
+3.0% / +6.4%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
65.3%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
74.2%
47.9% institutions | 26.3% insiders
Pressure Pocket
25.8% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Annual
Yield 1.4% | payout 18.2%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 196.70 with the stock +3.0% vs 50DMA and +6.4% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 65.3% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend mixed.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 47.9% and insiders about 26.3%, locking roughly 74.2% of the register and leaving 25.8% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

The API did not return a usable short-float field for this ticker, so the pressure score leans more on float lock and crowding than a full short ledger.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads annual with 1 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 1.2, and stability score 80.0/100. Forward yield sits near 1.4% while payout is around 18.2%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2025 1 Full year
2024 1 Full year
2023 1 Full year
2022 2 Full year
2021 1 Full year
2008 2 Full year
2007 2 Full year
2006 3 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
196.70
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
213.47
upper auction edge
52W Low
165.20
lower auction edge
Beta
0.60
volatility character
Shares Out
861.7M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
633.8M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2025-06-26
-297 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
1:10
2012-05-04

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
31.9989
Institutions As Of
2025-12-04
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
0
Sale Director Dealing
14
Purchase TR1
1
Sale TR1
1
Broker Coverage Rows
8
Institution Holders Tracked
2
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
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Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
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Momentum Bias
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Volatility Lab

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Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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